California Passes Sweeping Domestic Partner LawCalifornia lawmakers approve a measure that would give same-sex couples -- and certain unmarried couples -- new rights and obligations nearly as wide-ranging as those available in Vermont. Gov. Gray Davis has pledged to sign the measure. Opponents vow to block it in the courts. NPR's Elaine Korry reports.

California lawmakers approve a measure that would give same-sex couples — and certain unmarried couples — new rights and obligations nearly as wide-ranging as those available in Vermont. Gov. Gray Davis has pledged to sign the measure. Opponents vow to block it in the courts. NPR's Elaine Korry reports.